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Post by icebear2009 on May 17, 2017 19:10:01 GMT -6
OK guys and girls I haven't been here in a while but couple quick questions ...I picked up my wife a 150cc icebear scooter 2009 and everything was running great then out of no where she was like I smell rubbing burning and I took it for a ride and sure enough I think the belt snapped smoke was coming from engine cover ..haven't took cover off yet but bike runs just wont go anywhere ....why would the belt just go just like that ?
Also last question just as important anyone ever here anything from alleyoop ?
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Post by rks on May 18, 2017 5:13:49 GMT -6
....why would the belt just go just like that ?
No way of knowing without pulling the cvt cover off. You didn't say how old the belt was.....or how many miles it had run. They are a normal wear item, so need to be inspected on a regular basis. I put about 2,500 miles a year on my scoot, and give the belt a good look see annually. Measure its width, turn insidie out and check all of the valleys for cracks, etc, etc. My last belt was replaced after running 6,800 miles, it didn't break, it wasn't cracked, or fraying, but had narrowed 2 millimeters in width....so I installed a new one. My preference is the Gates Premium series, they are a quality belt.
So pull your cover, and get a new belt.
As far as your question about Alley, a lot of us have wondered the same thing. It seems to be a big mystery, with some kind of security clearance required. He sure was an asset to this forum, and spread his knowledge to all of us.
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Post by icebear2009 on May 18, 2017 5:17:26 GMT -6
Sorry I forgot to mention that the mileage on the scooter is 3200 miles original belt I believe ...ill be pulling the cover off after work yo check the problems out ....
And yes on alley very smart guy totally missed but just hoping everything is good with him atleast
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Post by rks on May 18, 2017 13:29:46 GMT -6
That's not a lot of miles.....but being 8 years old could explain it. I have a tractor that is 7 years old...will probably have to put new tires on the front end this year. The tread is barely worn at all, but tires have cracks/splits between the lugs, and in the side walls. Won't be long before they start to leak. A lot of rubber today, isn't what it used to be. Expensive to buy, but cheaply made..... guess it's just a sign of the times.
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